i9-10980XE vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
31.49
+53.1%
Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms Core i9-10980XE by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking133272
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data11.73
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency10.6411.80
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Cascade Lake-X (2019)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$979

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads3236
Base clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s DMI3 MHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache1 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB24.75 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm14 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data86 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketWRX8FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiB256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s94 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes12848

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 31.49
+53.1%
i9-10980XE 20.57

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 50014
+53.1%
i9-10980XE 32670

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 2137
+33.6%
i9-10980XE 1600

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16041
+31.5%
i9-10980XE 12197

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 20.57
Recency 8 March 2022 19 October 2019
Physical cores 16 18
Threads 32 36
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 165 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 53.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

i9-10980XE, on the other hand, has 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads, and 69.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980XE in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-10980XE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i9-10980XE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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